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Hypenodes humidalis
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Marsh Oblique-barred
Hypenodes humidalis

Doubleday, 1850 2485 / 72.060

Morley's Final Catalogue: Beaten from Myrica gale in Barnby Broad during early August 1936 (Mly). Well known in Norfolk (Norf. Nat. Trans. iii, 687).

Recent Suffolk Status: No recent records, possibly extinct.

Life history: Single-brooded in the summer.

Identification: Could be confused with various species of micro-moth due to its small size. Has two dark angled cross-lines across forewing.

Habitat: Fens, bogs, reedbeds.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 2 (3%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1936.
Last Recorded in 1964.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
26/07/1964 to 07/08/1964+25TM47 - Blythburgh/Dunwich
01/01/1961 to 31/12/1981+25TM47 - Blythburgh/Dunwich
August 1936+25TM49 - Somerleyton/Beccles
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Forewing: 6-8mm.
Flight: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Unknown
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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